Traxxas is about to unleash their HUGE new X-Maxx on the world! At nearly 20 lbs in weight, 30 inches length, and 22 inches in width, the X-Maxx is straight up a beast. Taking monster trucks to anther level, the X-Maxx has 4wd and comes with a 6S capable Velineon 1600kV brushless motor. Also huge news with the X-Maxx is its [...]
Have one of the trickest transmitters on the drivers stand with the Limited Edition Blue EX-1 Ver.3 from KO Propo. KO has installed blue anodized screws, a blue grip set, and a special blue LCD panel to give this version of the EX-1 a look that will certainly turn heads. The blue EX-1 has a part number of #80567, they [...]
Looking for a super easy install? It doesn’t get much easier than the new Dynamite Tazer Twin 2-N-1 Brushless Motor/ESC Combo. Normally your ESC and motor are two separate units, with the new Tazer Twin they are combined, saving space inside your car and reducing the amount of wiring that is required. * 4-pole 3000kV motor * Comes with LiPo cut-off * CNC [...]
We just got our hands on the new Dromida Wasteland vehicles. The ones with the Foam Rocket Launchers! These things look great in person. The paint jobs really look sweet. We were also very happy to see the way they work the third channel to launch the rockets. For details, head over to the official Dromida website. Watch for a [...]
Now here is a beast, the EvoCustoms Zeus V2 Trophy Truck. The Zeus V2 is an extremely scale realistic 2wd 1/10th scale off-road machine that is certain to turn heads when bashing with your friends. The price isn’t cheap, about $650 before upgrade options, but if heavy metal scale realism is your game, the Zeus V2 brings it. * 3/16″ TIG [...]
New for the multirotor crowd are Hitec’s Energy Rotor speed controllers. These are brushless ESCs designed for smooth and accurate throttle linearity, making your drone easier to fly and control. BLHeli firmware comes standard as does ONESHOT synchronization. Also of note, the Energy Rotor ESCs utilize the latest gen MOSFETs to increase efficiency. Energy Rotor 12A (#61071) * Current Rating- 12A / [...]
“Trophy Truck Discussion You have a News/Blog entry online about the new bomb Axial has planted (the SCORE Trophy Truck). I don’t understand all those haters who talk about what they would do better (having their butts on the sofa), I’m just happy about what Axial does for the hobby, the hobbyists and us, the LHS’s. Thanks for supporting the scene! Dennis R. (Germany) WAKE [...]
New from ST Racing Concepts are Aluminum Threaded Shock Bodies, Lower Caps, Upper Caps, and Spring Collars for the Vaterra Ascender. These are available in several different colors and are CNC machined for a precise fit. The upper shock caps are priced at $18 for a 4 piece set, while the bodies, lower caps, and collars are priced at $16 [...]
Get your charge on with the new KX80 AC/DC Charger from Kinexsis. The KX80 can be used off of AC power on your workbench, or via DC power from your car’s battery when out bashing. It also has 80 watts of power with up to a 6 amp charge rate to get packs done fast. * 2-line x 16 character LCD [...]
Beef up your Axial SCX10 with new Steering Knuckles from RPM. Engineered for optimal strength, the RPM Knuckles feature beefed up steering arms and more material around the king pin bolt holes. The knuckles also offer more clearance on the steering arm for the C-Hub retaining screw and less slop in the king pin bolt holes for improved steering accuracy. The [...]
Since every quadcopter on the plant pretty much has a GoPro camera attached, they figured why not get the rest of the money and sell the quadcopter as well. There isn’t really much information yet about it, but they did mention it will have a stabilization system. GoPro also released footage from their quadcopter, but of course it looks like [...]
ECX RC is well known among bashers for having affordable yet durable vehicles. Recently EXC announced a new AMP series intended to bring ECX quality to an even lower price point. At a paltry $129, just how good can they be? We’ve been bashing the daylights out of the AMP Desert Buggy to find out. You know the drill, keep [...]
Here is something that every basher needs in their toolbox, the Squid Multi Connecter Charge Lead from RC Gear Shop. With so many different connectors on the market now days, the Squid makes it easy to charge nearly any battery pack. Simply plug the Squid into your charger then use its 8 different connectors to charge everything from a LiPo [...]
A few weeks ago Hitec announced their new D Series line-up of servos. The D Series is Hitec’s 32 bit programmable line that promises high-end performance and adjust-ability. We have been bashing the daylights out of a D945TW to find out if it is one of the most elite servos on the market, how does it stack up? Read on… Quick [...]
For those looking for the ultimate in scale realism (and have thick wallets), check out the new Full Metal 8×8 Armageddon Hydraulic Dump Truck from RC4WD. The truck has a list of features a mile long, but to boil it down, it is a 1/14 scale 8 wheel drive truck with a working bed. The Armageddon was designed to not [...]
